The national chart of the United States till 2007

In the horoscope of the United States, Pluto, as it moves through Sagittarius,
is crossing the Ascendant of the chart, reflecting a profound transformation
on many levels. This aspect has never occurred before in America's history,
and therefore it is of the greatest importance. Most likely to be affected
is the country's own image of itself, reflected not only in how America
presents itself to other nations, but in the myths, dreams, ideals and
social expectations which are expressed at home.

The independent, freedom-loving,
expansive, truth-seeking qualities of Sagittarius are evident in the
American myth, style, and self-image, and it is this particular image
which is likely to be transformed over the time of the Millennium and
afterward. There may be some loss of naivety, and some serious questioning
of previously held moral and religious assumptions; but at the same
time there is also likely to be an increased desire to understand human
motivation,
and a strong wish to eradicate all those negative internal influences
which thwart human rights and dampen hope. This could mean an increase
of religious intensity in some quarters. Religious, legal and moral
issues are likely to be the source of many conflicts and many creative
resolutions
over this time.

The long transit of Pluto is likely to be reflected
in much soul-searching and moral and religious questioning, some of
it perhaps
excessive, but all of it underpinned by a profound collective need
to build sounder spiritual and ethical foundations. The subtle influence
of Neptune moving through Aquarius could help this process to achieve
a creative result because it may remind Americans of their unity
with other peoples and other nations, not least through shared material
and
financial resources; and this could help to offset any intolerance
set in motion by Pluto's intense quest for truth.

Likewise Uranus in
Aquarius
and Pisces, passing over the Moon in the American chart, may awaken
public consciousness of the wider world, and stimulate a desire for
greater
tolerance and humanitarian concern as well as inspiring new technological
and scientific discoveries.

Liz Greene, 1999

(Data used: 4 July 1776, 4.50 pm LMT, Philadelphia,
PA; this
is the so-called "Sibly chart", which was originally published in 1787. It is
based, in part, on eyewitness accounts of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
There is another chart commonly used for the USA, which gives Gemini on the Ascendant,
but there is no historical evidence to support this horoscope.)